Paint/Body Worker I

REV Group, Inc. • NC

96d

About The Position

American Emergency Vehicles (AEV) is a custom ambulance manufacturer for Type 1, Type 2, and Type 3 and medium-duty ambulances. At the heart of AEV is our unwavering commitment to caring for our customers and dedicated network of dealers. We are inspired by a calling to build ambulances with the highest standards of American-crafted excellence and approach every relationship with equally high standards. The welcoming spirit and warmth of our people continue long after the purchase. AEV is part of the larger REV Group (NYSE: REVG), a leading manufacturer of specialty vehicles for the fire & emergency and recreation markets. REV Group’s extensive vehicle line-up includes models such as ambulances, fire trucks, terminal trucks, RV’s and much more. Our 5,000+ employees continuously demonstrate their commitment to building innovative and reliable vehicles that our customers can depend on whether for a family trip across the U.S. or when responding to an emergency. Rev Group is a veteran friendly employer and hires over 200 veterans and or those transferring out of the military each year.

Requirements

• Preferred 1-3 year experience in automotive paint prep and body repair
• Preferred high school diploma or GED
• Ability to run dual action sanders, grinders, and miscellaneous hand tools
• Must have full knowledge of quality requirements to produce acceptable finish paint
• Ability to communicate professionally and follow directions
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Ability to learn how to mix primers and other paint products
• Ability to perform tasks within time standards and maintain quality standards
• Must have general knowledge of OSHA and EPA standards

Responsibilities

• Responsible for prepping, sanding, buffing painted vehicles
• Tape and mask off nonpainted surfaces or parts around areas to be painted
• Seal body seams with epoxy seam sealer and smooth properly for final paint
• Grind, and fill with properly mixed body filler and sand to finish, all welds, dents, and gouges in exterior panels
• Sand and shape body filler around transitions or body lines
• Spray primer on all areas where body filler was applied
• Wipe down all areas to be painted with grease and wax remover
• Sand down painted surfaces to remove orange peel texture
• Operate a buffer and understand the steps required to buff paint to a proper finish
• May be required to climb on vehicles and be required to wear fall protection
• Keep the work area safe and clean to 6S standards
• Gains or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. Works under moderate supervision.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision benefits start on day one
• Military-friendly employer
• Education Reimbursement
• Career Development Opportunities
• Opportunities to relocate to other REV locations

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees